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I think it's understood that since NASCAR does not own drivers they can't prevent them from walking away or if teams decide to fire them. To me, it's all about what CAN they do and this is one thing they CAN do. They can say if you choose not to show up for all the races then you will not win...

I don't remember the 43 car field stuff but don't you think when NASCAR was negotiating deals with the tracks and TV that the stars of the sport were part of that? Obviously I can't say for sure unless I see the contracts but common sense is telling me that part of those deals are that NASCAR...

I am not saying you are wrong about any of that but while they do not "own" the drivers they do own the sport and have the right to say if you want to run for our title you need to show up for all the races. I really see nothing wrong with what they did here among many other poor/head...

The way I see it is this - NASCAR markets their product to these networks and tracks and make monetary agreements with them where they are agreeing pay "X" to NASCAR because NASCAR is saying "we will bring you the likes of Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Ryan Blaney and....." So if NASCAR does not...

Maybe not but no matter how you slice it there is no arguing against NASCAR's current liability to the TV networks and tracks and that no matter who is in charge of what that Rick and Kyle both can choose to follow the rule or not.

I know but the owners have team to run and it's all part of the big picture and aging no one is forcing anyone - they are free to bounce any time they want. They are playing in NASCAR's yard and are free to take their ball and go home whenever they like. No one can come into the yard and make...

Right? When I saw him in that vid I thought it was a flashback. That my friends is partly because of genes and partly because of good health. That's why it's so ironic that his career stalled because of health - he always worked really hard to be in great shape. I am not sure if folks...

I think the flaw in your logic is 2 things - First, while Larson is the topic right now, the rule is not all about him. It's about NASCAR realizing the issue with drivers voluntarily skipping races or making other plans that affect their ability to make races. Second - you are saying "let's...

I get what you are saying but the notion that the driver needs to be as talented as Larson is just far-fetched to me. This is HMS, this is a top ride with top equipment (except at Loudon and Phoenix of late) and one of the best crew-chiefs in the biz. I am pretty confident they could keep the...

I don't disagree with you - Kyle is here for money and his livelihood. Let's not forget he was fired back in 2020 and out of NASCAR but came back by choice - no one forced him. If people want to make the argument he came back then because he wanted to show how great he is and win a title then...

Doesn't Rick himself sponsor that car the majority of the time with his car dealership? I think it could be doable. I also think there are plenty of good enough drivers out there to keep the car in the top 16 to compete for an owner's title If Kyle is willing to at least commit to running the...

You are not wrong about the 76ers...all I am saying is the NBA has to at least appear to be doing something about it like NASCAR is. When I make these statements I am coming from NASCAR's POV and not that of caring more about the Indy 500 because I have really lost interest in that over the...

So you don't think Mr H. would allow it? I think he would if Kyle wanted to do it and he had another driver willing to run the races Kyle did not.

If Hendrick can't get better at Phoenix they may as well just do that. NASCAR does not want to admit that this format only favors winning at the right times/tracks and if last season did not prove that then nothing will. Chase won Texas but would have made the playoffs regardless had he not...

Sorry but I am not buying that for a second. Yes Kyle had other focuses and everyone knows that going in but the 5 car is supposed to be his main priority and that's what we are talking about here. People work their asses off to get to a top-caliber championship car like that. It's totally...

That's a good point but I think it kind of goes to what I am in saying in that the NBA was facing a lot of controversy about that this year like when the 76ers were resting all their guys and fans were pissed and questioning why they should buy a ticket when the teams are playing that game. I...

I just can't imagine Rick saying it's cool to not run for a championship. Too many people put way too much work in for that. Again - just my opinion. If he ends up allowing it I will eat some crow for sure but I will admit it. I know he technically allowed it last year but that was knowing...

I just disagree - I highly doubt very many watching the 500 will think "hey I am going to check out NASCAR because of that Larson guy." Maybe some will sure but that will have little impact and it's all about obligations to TV and tracks to me. If NASCAR is not doing everything in their power...

Yeah I get that but what I am saying is do you really think that Mr. H will tell Kyle to skip the 600 if it comes up again and miss the chance to run for a cup title? I think not but if I turn out to be wrong I will be the first to admit it. LOL Plus there is nothing wrong with the rules...

LOL. I seriously doubt Mr. H will have Kyle bypass the chance to win a title and prioritize the 500 over the 600. In my view they all race for NASCAR but you are not wrong in that if Kyle wanted to do it all costs and Mr. H was okay with then it would happen regardless of NASCAR's rules. I...